F-HD 190 "first boot" issues

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After reading the other threads I found another user with a simular problem to the one I'm having, due to the new member/URL rule I can not post the link. The topic is "Fatal1ty FP-IN9 SLI fails to boot" by memberTomster.

Just trying to boot the board on the box as you normally would when setting up a build as to avoid damage of any sort to the MB and also to rule out external issues (i.e. the case/assesories)

ABIT Fatality F190HD
INTEL P4 D 820 2.8Ghz LGA 775 CPU SL8CP 2Mb
PC2-6400 800 MHz 240pin DDR2-2x 1GB
ABT-700MA1S

I've attempted :

re-seating the cpu/heatsinkfan and memory
using a 667 stick of dd2 instead of my intended pair of 800 frequency sticks
rotating the location of the memory stick (starting at slot 4, moving on)
clearing the Cmos at the beginning as well as at various intervals through out testing
trying an "alternative" power supply
booting off the on-board VGA, as well as several other PCIE adaptors

Amongst other things

The end result nomatter what is changed, is that despite the red and yellow indicator lights showing things are normal, there is no speaker sound, nor any activity from the system apon power up

I have actually sent an email off to tech support as well though I am unfamilier with their responce time and in the meanwhile thought I'd try here.

Personally I am considering the possibility of a dead board, some advice on using the eu RMA system would be welcomed, the product is well under 2 years old, and should be covered by it, I am gutted at this situation

[BUFF]

is this a brand new build or has it previously been running (your mention of it being well under 2 years old suggests that it may not be new)?

have you actually connected a speaker as the mobo doesn't have 1?

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Its a new build, and the 2 year comment was directed at that particular board regarding warrenty/returns if it turns out to be a dudd, as i believe that particular board only hit the shelves towards end of last year. It was actually purchased very recently along with the other components

A system speaker has been connected through out

[BUFF]

if it's new then RMA for products under 1 year old in the UK is usually through the vendor not via the manufacturer.

[wbm]

Isn't warrenty support through abit possible though

[BUFF]

It should be but that will involve sending it to Nl & you'll probably get a refurb back whereas you'll most likely get a new one from your vendor.

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Thank you BUFF for your attempts to help me resolve my problem, it is appreciated when somebody is genuinely trying to help somebody from their own time, incase your not already aware I'm the same one that posted in the usa.abit forum with this problem 1 or 2 weeks ago (think dodgy name)

I am now up and running, unfortunatly not with the motherboard I originally purchased, no thanks to a combined lack of communication on the part of both my hardware vendor and abit.
The new board gave absolutely no problems/hassle at all, and I still suspect the f-hd190 was not properly tested before being shipped